[ROM][OneUI 3.1][A50] Fresh - No-frills Samsung Experience (Updated 7/30/2021)

[TenSeventy7]

Fresh for the Samsung Galaxy A50
The no-frills Samsung Experience!

Spoiler: Full Features List

Under-the-hood Changes​

• Fully pre-patched system and vendor for Knox, Bluetooth, and Samsung Security services. No need to flash Multidisabler or Bluetooth Library Patcher after installing Fresh.​
• Fresh Core, a kernel optimized for One UI, is pre-installed.​
• Magisk is installed on kernel by default.​
• Dual-speaker mod installed by default.​
• NFC working for supporting variants (ie. SM-A505FN; SM-A505GN)​
• Removed bloat - a lot of them have been made as addons.​

More One UI to Explore

• Brief notification lighting (Edge Lighting) with all effects​
• Haptic feedback enabled for Touch, Dialer, Navigation, and Keyboard​
• Dolby Atmos on speaker​
• EQ Knobs, Tube Amp Pro, and Concert Hall effects for SoundAlive​
• Speech-to-text mode in Samsung Voice Recorder​

More Photo Experiences

• AR Doodle​
• Single Take​
• Fun Mode​
• Togglable Video Stabilization​
• Switch cameras while recording video​
• 1080p120 and 1080p24 in Pro Video mode​
• Full Pro Photo mode​
• Shot Suggestions​
• Full-featured Video Editor​
• Samsung Story Maker​

OMC Tweaks (for supported OMCs)
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• Use "LTE" icon for 4G​
• Disabled KnoxGuard​
• Enabled Useful Cards in Messages​
• Alt Z Life for all regions​
• Enabled App Lock for all OMCs​
• Enabled "LTE only" network option​
• Enabled Call Recording (please observe local regulations)​
• Camera enabled during calls​
• "Superfine" Camera and Camcorder quality​
• XTC is used if your OMC is not supported.​

(More screenshots here!)

Get the latest Fresh build for the Samsung Galaxy A50
Current Version: 3.2.2 Stable (21072303) - Android 11
Installing a third-party kernel and/or recovery is at your own risk.

Download from the Official Repositories


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Official Repository

Mirrors:

NFC-enabled Variants (i.e. SM-A505FN; SM-A505GN)



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Google Drive Mirror | MEGA Mirror

Non-NFC Variants (i.e. SM-A505F; SM-A505G)



Buttons not showing up?
Google Drive Mirror | MEGA Mirror

Find the addons on the second post!

1. Download latest build of Fresh, and chosen addons.
2. Reboot to custom recovery of choice (TWRP/OrangeFox).
3. Flash downloaded Fresh build. This may take a while.
4. Flash the addons you have downloaded.
5. Flash any other stuff you want (Magisk modules, etc.)
6. Reboot to System.
7. Set-up your device.
8. Enjoy the No-frills Samsung Experience!

Spoiler: See Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What bootloader does this need?
A: It is strongly advised to install the One UI 3.1 update before installing Fresh 3, for the most stable experience. Installing on Android 10 will cause issues, and is not supported.

Q: Do I need to flash anything after installing Fresh?
A: There is no need! Fresh is already pre-patched. Simply flash all mods you need, as well as data recovery ZIPs (ie. data restore packages) and Reboot to System.

Q: Does X feature work?
A: Yes! Try it for yourself.

Q: How do I update my Fresh installation?
A: It's very easy! Simply go to Settings, tap Software updates and update away. You can access it much faster using the Fresh Hub shortcut on your Apps screen!

Q: Is my data safe with Fresh Hub?
A: Yes. Fresh Hub does not collect any information except ping counts to the download server, facilitated by SourceForge.

Q: I'm experiencing X bug on my Y device.
A: Please report through this feedback form, or the Fresh Community on Discord or Telegram. Please include logs, screenshots, or screen recordings so I can help you better.

 

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Addons are also available in the all-new Fresh Hub!

Spoiler: FreshPatches - Quick System Patches

Quick System Patches for Fresh
Quick patches for Fresh 3

Dynamic Blur
Get that gorgeous flagship blur!


Fake Encryption Flag
Tricks One UI and apps to think that device encryption is enabled. Needed by some apps.


Single Speaker Mod
Reverts the dual-speaker mod and replaces it with stock mixer_paths.xml

Spoiler: My Galaxy

My Galaxy
Enhance your Samsung Experience. Most of the debloated apps from core Fresh.

My Galaxy
Includes Dual Messenger, Samsung Dictionary, Kids Home, Microsoft OneDrive, and Samsung Billing.


Samsung DeX
Multitask between devices like a boss. Connect your Galaxy to your monitor or TV to bring it to life on the big screen.


Samsung Game Home
Includes Samsung Game Tools, Game Home, and Game Optimization Service.


Samsung Seamless
Includes "Call & text on other devices" and Microsoft Your Phone (Link to Windows)


Samsung Live
Includes Samsung wireless apps, including Smart View, Quick Share, and Wi-Fi Direct Sharing

Spoiler: G+

G+
All debloated Google apps from core Fresh.

Includes Android Auto, the Google (Search) app, Google Maps, Gmail, and Google Duo.

Spoiler: Bixby

Bixby
Unlock the full potential of your Samsung device.

Bixby Voice
Includes Bixby Voice and associated services.


Bixby Vision
Includes Bixby Vision and associated services.


Bixby Smart
Includes Bixby Reminders and Routines.

Spoiler: ANT+

ANT+
Makes it easy. A technology supported by Samsung Galaxy devices that allows better communication to fitness devices. Garmin is known to use ANT+.

Know more here.

Includes ANT+ and associated services.

Spoiler: Facebook Services

Facebook Services
Building and connecting communities.

Includes Facebook App Manager and Notification Services.

The My Galaxy, Bixby and Bixby Vision logos are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. The Android Auto, Google Maps, Gmail, and Google Duo logos are trademarks of Google LLC/Alphabet Inc. in the United States and other territories. The Facebook typography, and Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Oculus logos are trademarks of Facebook Inc. in the United States and other territories. ​

 

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Spoiler: See Changelog

3.2.2S (21072303)
https://tensevntysevn.cf/blog/fresh-3.2-think-outside-the-box/

3.1.2S (21050106)
https://tensevntysevn.cf/blog/fresh-3-awesomely-fresh/

1.3.1S (21022101) - EOL
See full changelog: https://sourceforge.net/p/freshroms/blog/2021/02/freshroms-13-the-final-cut/

Core
- Use separate vendors for non-NFC and NFC variants.
- Update vendor to A505FNXXU6BUA1 (NFC) / A505FDDU6BUA8 (Non-NFC).
- Update Magisk to 21.4.
- Fsync and Software CRC Checking is enabled by default to alleviate "data corruption" and data loss concerns.
- Re-patched mixer_paths and mixer_gains with changes from One UI 2.5. In-call audio is better.

System
- Performance and battery improvement
- Removed several Samsung and Google services from the power-saving whitelis
- Force Google Play Services to "basic attest" SafetyNet. Workaround courtesy of @kdrag0n. Enable MagiskHide to pass SafetyNet.
- Apply ro.build.fingerprint in build.prop and init.rc.
- Disable Rescue Party. Courtesy of phhusson and the Phh-Treble Project.
- Disable strict mode logging. Courtesy of phhusson and the Phh-Treble Project.

Device-specific
- Fix some Galaxy A50-specific configs from framework. It includes HQM and enabling page boost.
- Flip Cover support has been (re-)added from stock firmware.

Camera
- More camera features, including a full-featured Pro and Pro Video modes. Huge thanks to a7hmE1 for making this possible.
- Fixed Scene Detection/Optimization in Camera.
- Smart Scan has been added and is tested working.

Apps and Services
- Lock Screen Stories and Dynamic Lockscreen can now be used at the same time. This is only available for users on INS (India).
- Added "LTE Only" network option to all OMCs. Please take precaution as a lot of carriers don't have VoLTE services yet, which can cause inability to receive and send phone calls and/or messages.
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Special Thanks to These People

• @Yanndroid - pretty much all the custom apps. Thanks man!
• a7hmE1 - Camera features
• @AlperSal - pretty much a lot of dumps (xD), and the Discord community.
• @Subodh.993435 - lots of One UI tweaks
• @el0xren
• Omar (from the Telegram community) - OMC
• JuanCarlo15s (from the Telegram community) - OMC
• SergeiSova (from the Telegram community) - OMC

Testing Community Members

• Aldykey
• Alehandro
• AlperS
• Amine
• an-gry0
• ananlk
• ashish2002
• avin
• cebi
• CHESTER
• daynasour
• Deian
• Denis1523
• dr_bianconeri
• eahulsharma
• ERICKONIX
• faiyas
• JuanCarlo15s
• kayes
• KIRA
• LordArrin
• lukasrubiolo12
• mausfing
• maverick316
• MaxVrn36
• ninja1x
• osmafuda
• Paco
• PearceRC
• Pein
• Piyush1200
• Rakesh
• RepcaQ
• Riju1997
• roy124
• s0lus
• SC
• th3ia
• tomas619
• V1nex
• Yanndroid
• youmeus

Fresh Hub Translation

• Ahmed - Arabic
• Amine - Arabic
• Osama Fouda - Arabic
• saber - Arabic
• iyad engle - Arabic (SY)
• Mustafa mohammed - Arabic (SY)
• Tofe97x - Arabic (SY)
• Dhia - French
• saber - French
• @Yanndroid - German
• Anax Morden - German
• Ashish - Hindi
• AshPulkit - Hindi
• Vágenhofer Erik - Hungarian
• Zsolt - Hungarian
• Anan Kalimasada (ananlk) - Indonesian
• Randy Dimas - Indonesian
• Rizal H. - Indonesian
• and spin - Italian
• Navid - Persian
• Maxim - Portuguese (BR)
• Klain Eduard-Robert - Romanian
• Сергей - Russian
• Фобос - Russian
• Angry - Spanish
• Alehandro Molina Noguera - Spanish
• Gabriel Correa - Spanish (LA&C/MX)
• Juan Carlos - Spanish (LA&C)
• Gerson - Spanish (MX)
• Luis Alvarez - Spanish (MX)
• @AlperSal - Turkish

Mods and Tweaks

• @yash92duster and TeamExyKings - Exynos Collection Mods
• @daoudedy - More Camera Features
• The ErfanGSI community - Galaxy S21 (Exynos 2100) Dump

And of course, you!

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Fresh Core (Kernel)
GNU General Public License v2.0

Device Trees for TWRP Recovery
Forked from realYukoSky's OrangeFox trees
Forked from geiti94

Multi-disabler for Samsung Services
Ian Macdonald (@ianmacd)

Bluetooth Library Patcher
Arthur Trouillot (@3arthur6)

SafetyNet Bypass
Danny Lin (@kdrag0n) - Compiled against Android 9 sources
MIT License

Fresh Hub
Developed in collaboration with @Yanndroid
MIT License

Over-the-Air Updates service
Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License

KTweak
Tyler Nijmeh (@tytydraco)
GNU General Public License v3.0

 

[ashishgawali]

It works great
1. Lots of camera features.
2 very smooth
3.haptic feedback vibration
4. Lots of features
5. Advance sound features
Thank you so much

 

[mozzafar alali]

Nice rom

 

[charkafahim]

This dude has done a great job . Thank you take

 

[RichyE]

Thanks for the Christmas present.
Will download now and try it on my SM-A507N

 

[TenSeventy7]

New builds have been uploaded for non-NFC variants! This will remove NFC toggle and settings from the device.

Otherwise, this is identical to the builds released earlier.

The links on the OP have been updated. :>

 

[BasharSYR]

I'm in love with this thread design lol
Thanks for the rom ♡

 

[TenSeventy7]

It seems that Google Drive has rate-limited downloads for the addons. While the ROM is mirrored to MEGA, the addons weren't.

All addon downloads have been moved to MEGA. I might need to find a better file-sharing service if this continues. ._.

 

[daynasour]

Thank you soooo much for your hard work

 

[alvesluispedro]

This rom have Secure folder working? Thanks!

 

[TenSeventy7]

This rom have Secure folder working? Thanks!

Samsung has hardened Secure Folder on OneUI 2.5. There is currently no way to get Secure Folder working on latest firmwares.

 

[RichyE]

I forget to wipe my phone as I was on SyneXOS v2.0.1 an flashed it.
To my surprise there was no errors after rebooting it and all seems to work without a problem at the moment.
The only option I miss is the "caller id spam protection" I don't know if you can add it when you do the next update.
As that feature safes me allot of spam phone calls.

Thanks for the great rom

 

[TenSeventy7]

I forget to wipe my phone as I was on SyneXOS v2.0.1 an flashed it.
To my surprise there was no errors after rebooting it and all seems to work without a problem at the moment.
The only option I miss is the "caller id spam protection" I don't know if you can add it when you do the next update.
As that feature safes me allot of spam phone calls.

Thanks for the great rom

Very glad to know that FreshROM is cross-flashable with One UI 2.1! :>

Let me know what OMC your phone is using so I can enable Smart Call (Caller ID and Spam Protection) in the next update.

 

[RichyE]

Very glad to know that FreshROM is cross-flashable with One UI 2.1! :>

Let me know what OMC your phone is using so I can enable Smart Call (Caller ID and Spam Protection) in the next update.

My OMC is: THL

Thanks for your responce and stay safe

 

[hispanico957]

I come from Infinity OS 4.0 and i ask:
- i can flash it with wipe cache, dalvik and syetsm and not format data (so i maintain my apps)
- with kernel RefinedKernel i can access to Samsung account ?

Thank and good day
Hispanico

 

[TenSeventy7]

I come from Infinity OS 4.0 and i ask:
- i can flash it with wipe cache, dalvik and syetsm and not format data (so i maintain my apps)
- with kernel RefinedKernel i can access to Samsung account ?

Thank and good day
Hispanico

1. If you're using a Magisk module to pass SafetyNet (i.e. MagiskHide Props), disable it first so system can dexopt (thinks it had a software update). Successful migration from other One UI-based ROMs is not guaranteed so backups are very recommended.

2. Samsung Account is accessible on FreshROM with RefinedKernel, at least for me.

 

[RichyE]

I come from Infinity OS 4.0 and i ask:
- i can flash it with wipe cache, dalvik and syetsm and not format data (so i maintain my apps)
- with kernel RefinedKernel i can access to Samsung account ?

Thank and good day
Hispanico

I came from a different room that had oneUi 2.1 and that works for me.
Also Samsung account is working.
Only thing found not working at the moment is the AR doodle.
Never had it so don't now if I need it